CVE-2009-4801 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 23 Apr 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can create or delete arbitrary posts in EZ-Blog Beta 1 without authentication due to missing authorization checks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-4801?

CVE-2009-4801 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Apr 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EZ-Blog Beta 1 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to create or delete arbitrary posts via requests to PHP scripts.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4801?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Will Kraft Ez-Blog.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4801?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4801 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2009-4801 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4801 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hj2x-qw32-q9rv.